The Psychology of Money

Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

The Psychology of Money examines how behavior, emotion, personal history, and incentives shape financial decisions. Morgan Housel uses nineteen short essays to show that successful money management depends less on technical knowledge or spreadsheets than on patience, humility, and consistent behavior. The book discusses saving, investing, risk, wealth, and happiness, emphasizing that financial outcomes are often driven by psychology rather than calculation alone.

by Morgan Housel

Harriman House · First published 2020 · 242 pages